Malapascua Island

Holidays on Malapascua Island rarely pass without a trip out to explore the bright blue waters that surround. The small, isolated island was once known solely for its wide stretch of white, sandy shoreline and towering coconut palms. However, since the 1990s, diving has overtaken beach-lazing as the primary thing to do on Malapascua Island. Coral reefs around the island house a large, diverse selection of marine animals, including populations of thresher sharks and manta rays. Plan your vacation with our Philippines itinerary planner and discover the best things to do in Malapascua Island.

Where to stay

Small Malapascua Island has a number of resorts, hotels, guesthouses, eco-lodges, and rental accommodations to cater to the long list of divers, beach-lovers, and luxury tourists who arrive here each year. The south coast of the island, where Bounty Beach and the ferry service are located, serves as the most popular area to stay. Resorts great and small, squat hotels, and sets of thatched rental cottages sit by the sand or along the streets just back from it. A couple of budget inns offer no-nonsense accommodations for those more interested in just getting out there and exploring.